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万博
banpaku
World Expo
来年、大阪で万博が開催される予定です。
The World Expo is scheduled to be held in Osaka next year.
formal
A large international exhibition showcasing technological, cultural, and industrial achievements, typically held every few years in different countries.
万博では最新の技術が展示されます。
The World Expo will showcase the latest technologies.
The term '万博' is a Japanese abbreviation of '万国博覧会' (World Exposition).
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
'万博' is often used in headlines and news reports to refer to the World Expo. It is a convenient abbreviation that is widely understood in Japan.
Gold Rule
Avoid Confusion
While '万博' is commonly used, '万国博覧会' is the formal and complete term. Use '万博' in casual contexts and '万国博覧会' in formal writing.
Word Origin
Derived from '万国博覧会' (World Exposition), a Japanese abbreviation commonly used in media and everyday conversation.
Usage Notes
The term '万博' is widely used in Japanese to refer to the World Expo, especially in news reports and casual conversation. It is often used interchangeably with '万国博覧会'.
Word Breakdown
万
ten thousand
prefix博
exhibition
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